Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
4.3 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM5
Performance breakdown
Gaming13
Productivity12
Single-core13
Multi-core25
Power efficiency13
Lab scores
Performance score13
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)4.3 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p29 fps
1440p23 fps
4K16 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.3 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 6 MB
- L3 cache
- 16 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- Max temperature
- 61°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the per-core speed for gaming and daily tasks. The main gripe is that cheaper AM4 boards and CPUs offer similar real-world performance for less money.
Pros
- Eats standard tasks for breakfast
- Slides into AM5 boards easily
- Stays cool on stock cooling
- Handles modern games just fine
Cons
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Stock cooler runs a bit loud
- No PCIe 5.0 support on chipset
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 7400
The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is a quiet, efficient mid-range desktop chip that runs cool on AM5 without sacrificing modern performance.
Get it if you want an efficient, modern AM5 chip for everyday work and light gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need high multi-core performance for heavy video editing or 3D rendering.
Buy it if…
- You want a quiet, efficient daily work and web machine.
- You're building a balanced AM5 system without overspending.
- You upgrade from an older PC and need modern socket compatibility.
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